Tanzania, March 25 -- Dar es Salaam. East Africa's race to dominate the digital economy is intensifying, as investors, fintech heavyweights, and policymakers are set to converge this week for a high-stakes forum aimed at unlocking billions in technology-driven investment and redefining the region's financial future.

The East Africa Investment Forum 2026 (EAIF 2026), scheduled for March 26-27, will bring together a cross-section of global and regional players to explore how innovation, capital and policy can accelerate growth in one of Africa's fastest-expanding fintech landscapes.

The forum is expected to serve as a critical platform for shaping conversations around financing, regulation, and partnerships, with a particular focus on emp...